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J652 UAN

1992 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,765 mi
Last recorded195,765 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 UAN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 195,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2008 195,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 187,650 miles

feul pipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2006 177,580 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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J652 UAN is a 1992 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 135,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J652 UAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J652 UAN registered?

J652 UAN is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J652 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J652 UAN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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